- What is Economics?
Online
24 Weeks
30 Sep, 2023
Enrollment Date
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video Based
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number of course credit
10
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Course overview
The Secondary: Economics (214) Training Course is a massive open online course that explores the main areas involved in the economy, branches of economics, and detailed aspects of the Indian economy. The course is led by Prof. Dr. Manish Chugh of the National Institute of Open Schooling.
The Secondary: Economics (214) Certification syllabus covers the meaning and types of the economy along with different types of economic activities. The course taught at the secondary level will be delivered through expert video lectures, course readings, and discussion forums on the online interactive platform, Swayam. After successfully completing the course, learners will receive a Secondary: Economics (214) Certification by Swayam.
The highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 24 weeks duration
- 10 credit points
- Interactive platform
- Reading materials
- Video lectures
- Peer discussion forums
- School-level
Program offerings
- Certificate of completion
- 24 weeks duration
- 10 credit points
- Interactive platform
- Reading materials
- Video lectures
- Assignments
- Peer discussion forums
- School level
Course and certificate fees
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
What you will learn
After completing the Secondary: Economics (214) Certification Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Introduction to economics
- Branches of economics
- Goods and services
- Meaning and types of economy
- Problems of an economy
- Basic economic activities
- Types of cost and revenue
- Demand, supply, and market
- Savings and insurance
- Indian economy
- Sustainable development
- Consumer awareness
Who it is for
The course is beneficial for anyone interested in the subject of economics or who wishes to become economists.
Admission details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Secondary: Economics (214) Training:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nos21_sc07/preview
Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right-hand top corner of the page.
Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.
The syllabus
Week 1
Week 2
- Human Wants
Week 3
- Goods and Services
Week 4
- Economy-its Meaning and Types
Week 5
- Central Problems of an economy
Week 6
- Basics Economic Activities
Week 7
- Production
Week 8
- Cost and Revenue
Week 9
- Demand
Week 10
- Supply
Week 11
- Determination of Price and Quantity
Week 12
- Market
Week 13
- Role of Govt. in Determination of Price and Quantity
Week 14
- Money and its Role
Week 15
- Banking and Credit
Week 16
- Saving and Insurance
Week 17
- Collection and Presentation of Data
Week 18
- Analysis of Data
Week 19
- An Overview of Indian Economy
Week 20
- Sectoral Approach of Indian Economy
Week 21
Challenges of Indian Economy
Week 22
- Indian Economy of Global Context
Week 23
- Environment and Sustainable Development
Week 24
- Consumer Awareness
Week 25
- Revision
Week 26
- Revision
How it helps
The Secondary: Economics (214) Certification Benefits are listed below:
- The course will introduce learners to the important economics, its meaning, and types.
- The course provides a clear overview of the aspects of the Indian economy including its sectoral components and challenges.
- The course introduces learners to market mechanisms and economy types.
Instructors

Mr Shashi Prakash
Senior Executive Officer
NIOS
FAQs
Yes, the course will be offered in online mode.
The course has a duration of 24 weeks in total.
No, the Secondary: Economics (214) Online Course does not provide career support.
The Secondary: Economics (214) Certification Course provides 10 credit points.
The Secondary: Economics (214) Course is administered by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
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